Camping assembly with a storage box and a tent

Abstract

A camping assembly may be in the form of a folding camper and comprises a canopy which effectively provides a tent canopy for the folding camper. The folding camper also comprises a framework to maintain the tent canopy in a raised configuration to provide an accommodation space within the folding camper in the assembled configuration. The framework includes a front frame and a rear frame. The front frame comprises a front airbeam, an intermediate airbeam and a rear airbeam, each of which comprises a curved or hooped inflatable airbeam. The rear frame comprises front intermediate and rear airbeams, each of which comprises a curved or hooped airbeam. A folding camper which is assembled by simultaneously inflating a single airbeam network to put the canopy in tension and to make the canopy taut. The folding camper does not require any auxiliary tensioning system or mechanism for the canopy.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates to a camping assembly and a method of erecting a camping assembly. In particular, the present invention relates to a folding camper and method of erecting a folding camper.BACKGROUND TO THE INVENTION[0002]Folding campers provide an alternative to caravans and tents. Folding campers generally comprise a trailer containing a tent canopy which is erected over the trailer to provide an accommodation space. The trailer provides a rigid floor spaced from the ground on which various fixtures and fittings can be supported.[0003]Folding campers thereby provide an alternative to caravans and also provide many advantages over caravans. For example, when a folding camper is folded down, the trailer is significantly more compact than a caravan. A folding camper is, therefore, easier to store and is generally easier and safer to tow. Furthermore, a folding camper is significantly lighter than a caravan and is easier to manoeuvre. However, ...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The patent describes a device that can deflate a canopy by using a compressor to remove air from the support members. This allows the canopy to transform from its assembled to collapsed configuration. The technical effect of this device is to provide a simple and effective way to deflate a canopy.

Problems solved by technology

This may involve quite complicated steps including the insertion of poles for the tent canopy and / or the insertion of side panels to form the sides of the accommodation space.

This can leave the interior open to the elements during assembly and, subsequently, the fixtures and fittings may get wet and / or damaged during the assembly of the accommodation space.

Furthermore, folding campers generally require a lot of effort in the assembly and this can deter users from using folding campers.

Accordingly, the assembly and disassembly of a folding camper can be a time consuming and difficult task which may require more than one person and may also leave the interior temporarily exposed to the elements which can cause any internal (electrical) equipment to be damaged.

In prior art arrangements, the internal fittings may cause the angled tent poles and / or the associated canopy to snag whilst being moved to an assembled configuration.

Over time, this can cause wear and tear on the canopy and this can eventually lead to tears or rips within the canopy.

This adds to the complexity and time involved in erecting the folding camper.

In addition, these guy (guide) ropes increase the overall footprint of the folding camper and may provide a hazard around the immediate vicinity.

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